ATA Negotiations

Updated Wednesday, September 24, 2025

A tentative agreement has been reached between the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA). The next step in the negotiation process is for TEBA and the ATA to go through a ratification process. We will know the final decision no later than Wednesday, Oct. 1.

This may mean a strike will be averted, however, until the ratification process is finalized, the strike remains scheduled to begin on Monday, October 6.

We encourage families to continue making plans as if a strike will be taking place, as it is always better to be prepared…just in case. 

Once we know the final results of the ratification process, we will share another update. 

We understand the stress and inconvenience this brings to families, and are hopeful that we will be able to move forward without a disruption to student learning.

We will update families as soon as we become aware of any further developments. 

Updated Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) announced today that they will deliver province-wide strike notice on Friday, September 12, 2025. The strike is set to begin on Monday, October 6, 2025. Please note that ATA staff in our schools includes all teachers, principals and assistant principals.

What does this mean moving forward? 

• Unless a settlement is reached prior to Monday, October 6, the last day of classes in our schools will be Friday, October 3. Do not send your children to school after October 3. Our schools will be closed to the public, staff will not be on site to greet or provide supports or services to students, and buses will not be running. If necessary, please ensure you have plans in place for alternate childcare arrangements as of October 6.
• Please ensure your children bring home any personal items that they may need during the strike. Again, our schools will be closed to the public at the end of the school day on October 3. 
• It is our intent that SIGIS daycares in our schools will continue operations. 

We know how stressful this will be for families. We all want children to be at school, learning and socializing with their peers. The ATA has indicated that they hope they can reach an agreement with the province before October 6. We too hope that an agreement will be reached prior to that, and that our staff and your children can remain in the classroom. 

We will update families as soon as we become aware of any further developments.